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Re: Home Brew Wet App juice ?
« Reply #15 on: June 11, 2010, 10:48:59 AM »
Just a note here on the app fluid, baby shampoo usualy does not have any harsh detergents and really works great.
It is what we use for vinyl and window tint.
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« Reply #16 on: June 11, 2010, 11:08:07 AM »
great tip squirtz
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« Reply #17 on: June 11, 2010, 01:35:11 PM »
oh shoot, i was using dawn,,,,,,,,,,,
That could be my layer problem,, i was having,,,
I will dump that out as soon as i get home and make a new brew,,,,,,
Thanks guys,,
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« Reply #18 on: June 11, 2010, 03:43:02 PM »
Good call Squirtz, I have lots of that around !
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Re: Home Brew Wet App juice ?
« Reply #19 on: July 02, 2010, 01:06:38 PM »
Is there a difference in Rubbing Alcohol vs Isopropyl Alcohol. The one I was told to avoid for app fluid is denatured alcohol. I happen to have a CVS pharmacy here at work and they have 70% and 91% iso alcohol. I am thinking I should get the higher blend so it will help with the app fluid. I did find that having too much soap prevents it from drying very quickly. LOL
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« Reply #20 on: July 02, 2010, 01:24:17 PM »
Is there a difference in Rubbing Alcohol vs Isopropyl Alcohol?


No.  I use both 70% and 91% it doesn't seem to make a dfifference.

You are right about Denatured...DO NOT USE IT. It will break down the adhesive.
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« Reply #21 on: July 02, 2010, 01:59:12 PM »
I've used John's brew with a few drops of Dawn in it since I started and I have storefronts out there that are 2 years old & still look perfect. No peeling or anything. And one is on the West side of the building that gets the direct afternoon ( hot Florida) sun.
But also, I only use oracal or 3M vinyl.
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Re: Home Brew Wet App juice ?
« Reply #22 on: July 02, 2010, 02:08:05 PM »
My only problem with the homebrew mix is getting small decals to stick to glass, seems like no matter how much I squeegee the fluid never dries.  ???
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Re: Home Brew Wet App juice ?
« Reply #23 on: July 02, 2010, 02:15:19 PM »
Quote from: Booper on July 02, 2010, 02:08:05 PM
My only problem with the homebrew mix is getting small decals to stick to glass, seems like no matter how much I squeegee the fluid never dries.  ???
too much soap??
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Re: Home Brew Wet App juice ?
« Reply #24 on: July 02, 2010, 02:27:41 PM »
Quote from: kenya on July 02, 2010, 01:59:12 PM
I've used John's brew with a few drops of Dawn in it since I started and I have storefronts out there that are 2 years old & still look perfect. No peeling or anything. And one is on the West side of the building that gets the direct afternoon ( hot Florida) sun.
But also, I only use oracal or 3M vinyl.

considering it's just a few drops of Dawn, and the degreaser in Dawn is probably a very low percentage of the ingredients... I wouldn't think it would be enough to hurt the adhesive.
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« Reply #25 on: July 02, 2010, 09:46:00 PM »
Quote from: Dakotagrafx on July 02, 2010, 02:15:19 PM
Quote from: Booper on July 02, 2010, 02:08:05 PM
My only problem with the homebrew mix is getting small decals to stick to glass, seems like no matter how much I squeegee the fluid never dries.  ???
too much soap??

I honestly dont know brother, I tried a few different mixes from a tablespoon to only 1 drop and it never seemed to make a difference. I tried different alcohols, different everything & nothing worked on glass for me.  ???
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Re: Home Brew Wet App juice ?
« Reply #26 on: July 03, 2010, 08:52:01 AM »
Try baby shampoo and more time before you try to remove your app tape. One or two drops per quart.
I have used just about all the comercial app fluids and anything on glass just takes longer.
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Re: Home Brew Wet App juice ?
« Reply #27 on: August 02, 2010, 04:33:22 PM »
Quote from: Booper on July 02, 2010, 02:08:05 PM
My only problem with the homebrew mix is getting small decals to stick to glass, seems like no matter how much I squeegee the fluid never dries.  ???

I never apply small decals wet just larger ones,and yes it takes longer to adhere
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Re: Home Brew Wet App juice ?
« Reply #28 on: August 03, 2010, 07:43:45 PM »
Quote from: mabscotthandyman on August 02, 2010, 04:33:22 PM
I never apply small decals wet just larger ones,and yes it takes longer to adhere

+1

I apply dry on the small stuff too.  No need to waste juice on those. I apply dry on glass most all the time
unless it's layered or something big and I'm by myself. I always use iso alcohol to clean the glass too.

Also, I rarely do wet app on banners. The latest banner I did for my friend
Tony was done dry and has some pretty big letters to deal with.

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Re: Home Brew Wet App juice ?
« Reply #29 on: August 05, 2010, 12:59:58 PM »
ive always done banners dry, but ill try this home brew as well, i did do a solid window banner using windex, it was awful, took 2 hours of working it to get it to stick... i guess we live and learn
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